Sunflower seed production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 15,885 t of sunflower seed, the 44th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 63%. The record was 17,913 t in 2023. Area harvested: 7,280 ha, yield 2.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 15,885 t
- World rank
- 44 of 74
- 10-year change
- +63%
- Record
- 17,913 t
- 2023
Sunflower seed in Switzerland, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.2
- world 1.8 (+20%)
- kg per person
- 1.78
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +63%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Uzbekistan | 22,717 | 0.04% |
| 43 | Malawi | 22,000 | 0.04% |
| 44 | Switzerland | 15,885 | 0.03% |
| 45 | Tajikistan | 13,000 | 0.02% |
| 46 | Angola | 12,390 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,885 | −11% | 7,280 | 2.18 |
| 2023 | 17,913 | +26% | 6,327 | 2.83 |
| 2022 | 14,225 | +28% | 5,228 | 2.72 |
| 2021 | 11,142 | −9.4% | 4,818 | 2.31 |
| 2020 | 12,293 | −31% | 4,504 | 2.73 |
| 2019 | 17,700 | +7.2% | 5,903 | 3.00 |
| 2018 | 16,513 | +0.4% | 5,386 | 3.07 |
| 2017 | 16,449 | +27% | 5,258 | 3.13 |
| 2016 | 13,000 | +33% | 4,885 | 2.66 |
| 2015 | 9,789 | +0.6% | 4,568 | 2.14 |
| 2014 | 9,730 | +13% | 3,957 | 2.46 |
| 2013 | 8,641 | −6.6% | 3,959 | 2.18 |
| 2012 | 9,248 | −6.6% | 3,550 | 2.61 |
| 2011 | 9,900 | −6.6% | 3,324 | 2.98 |
| 2010 | 10,600 | −10% | 3,563 | 2.98 |
| 2009 | 11,800 | +0.9% | 3,654 | 3.23 |
| 2008 | 11,700 | −10.0% | 4,237 | 2.76 |
| 2007 | 13,000 | −2.3% | 4,874 | 2.67 |
| 2006 | 13,300 | −12% | 5,339 | 2.49 |
| 2005 | 15,100 | +11% | 5,083 | 2.97 |
| 2004 | 13,600 | −22% | 4,981 | 2.73 |
| 2003 | 17,435 | +7.0% | 5,478 | 3.18 |
| 2002 | 16,300 | +34% | 5,114 | 3.19 |
| 2001 | 12,200 | +4.5% | 4,579 | 2.66 |
| 2000 | 11,670 | +132% | 3,579 | 3.26 |
| 1999 | 5,020 | +23% | 1,796 | 2.80 |
| 1998 | 4,090 | +39% | 1,396 | 2.93 |
| 1997 | 2,943 | +52% | 1,017 | 2.89 |
| 1996 | 1,942 | +78% | 673 | 2.89 |
| 1995 | 1,094 | +251% | 461 | 2.37 |
| 1994 | 312 | +3,800% | 113 | 2.76 |
| 1993 | 8 | — | 3 | 2.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 127 t USD 630,000
- Exporter rank
- 58 of 95
- Imports
- 5,439 t USD 9.4 m
- Importer rank
- 58 of 152
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of sunflower seed in Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 15,885 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Switzerland ranked 44th of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 32.9% of the world total.
How has the production of sunflower seed in Switzerland changed?
It rose by 63% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 17,913 t in 2023.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Switzerland?
2.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15,885 t from 7,280 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Switzerland export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 127 t (USD 630,000) and imports of 5,439 t (USD 9.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.